Jan 29, 2010

Stage Your Home for Success

vasesOne of the best things you can do when trying to sell your home is to keep it immaculate. A spotless house shows potential buyers that you have cared for it over the years and that it is all ready for them to move into. This can be difficult - after all, life is messy - but it will be worthwhile and will help your home sell for more money. In addition, some sellers hire professionals to “stage” their home - they’ll rearrange furniture, add attractive props, repaint rooms, and more - but you can do this yourself.

Just follow these home selling tips. Buyers are attracted to light, bright spaces. Rooms with light walls and lots of light streaming through the windows look bigger, so repaint dark rooms and always leave curtains or blinds wide open when buyers visit. You should also rearrange your furniture to create more open space in your living room and bedrooms. If needed, store some furniture in a friend’s garage or a heated storage unit to free up even more space for showings. Lastly, invest in fresh flowers and simple vases for your entryway and kitchen - they’ll make all the difference in creating an inviting, homelike atmosphere.

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